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The Mazda RX-7 introduced sports car buyers to the benefits of the rotary engine. Unlike a normal piston engine, the horsepower in a rotary engine is generated by the moving parts all going in the same direction. The result is a smooth, light engine. In the RX-7 the engine is placed behind the front axle for an even 50/50 weight distribution. Series 1 (1978–1980) is commonly referred to as the "SA22C" from the first alphanumerics